Also known as: Jubilee Party of Kenya · the Party
Jubilee Party — political party facing court rulings and membership losses ahead of 2027 general election in Kenya.
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… Uhuru and Ruto worked together for two terms after being elected on the Jubilee Party ticket in the 2013 and 2017 General Elections, before their political relationship deteriorated during Ruto’s tenure as Deputy President. …
‘Ni Hayo Machache Kutoka Sponyo,’ Uhuru Embraces New Nickname From RutoCitizen Digital
… According to Onyonka, the old guard within the party is making efforts to coach the younger political firebrands to ensure that the party remains united and formidable. …
Senator Onyonka acknowledges Linda Mwananchi divisionsCitizen Digital
… Mpaka saa hii korti inamwambia atoke,” President Ruto stated, responding to a court ruling ordering Uhuru to step down from the Jubilee Party's leadership. …
'Kenyans are your opponents' Gachagua dismisses Ruto's Uhuru talk as bad deflectionThe Standard
A series of legal rulings have dealt the Jubilee party a political blow, leaving the once behemoth party exposed ahead of the 2027 general elections. …
Court rulings and defections deepen Jubilee Party's woesThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeJubilee Deputy Party leader Jeremiah Kioni has announced his bid to replace former president Uhuru Kenyatta as Jubilee Party leader. …
Jeremiah Kioni: I am ready for Jubilee Party leadershipThe Standard
… At least five aspirants including incumbent Senator Kavindu, lawyer Jackson Kalla, Nathaniel Nganga, Urbanus Ngengele, and Dr Daniel Yumbya are battling for the coveted Wiper ticket.Observers say the Kalonzo-led party will face a major test while dispensing the party’s ticket giv …
Wiper's dilemma for Machakos senate ticket as fierce battle loomsCitizen Digital
… PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize Wiper Patriotic Front Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has welcomed former President Uhuru Kenyatta's decision to relinquish his role as the Jubilee Party Leader following the High Court ruling issued on Monday. …
Azimio to convene meeting over Uhuru's role as Chair - KalonzoCapital News
… The statement, signed by his Secretary of Communications, Kanze Dena-Mararo, said the decision provided clarity on the long-delayed transition of the Jubilee Party chairmanship. …
Uhuru Welcomes Court Guidance on Retired Presidents, Supports New Jubilee ChapterCitizen Digital
Uhuru to hand over Jubilee Party leadership after court ruling By Moses Kinyanjui September 15, 2026 01:48 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former President Uhuru Kenyatta, during a previous Jubilee Party me …
Uhuru to hand over Jubilee Party leadership after court rulingThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeRetired President Uhuru Kenyatta will step down as Jubilee Party leader after the High Court upheld a law barring former presidents from holding party office for more than six months after leaving office. …
Uhuru Kenyatta to drop Jubilee Party leadership after High Court rulingFormer President Uhuru Kenyatta has accepted the "Sponyo" nickname recently used by President William Ruto to refer to him, acknowledging it in light-hearted remarks. The nickname has emerged in recent political exchanges between the two leaders as Kenya's political landscape takes shape ahead of the 2027 General Election.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has accepted the "Sponyo" nickname recently used by President William Ruto to refer to him, acknowledging it in light-hearted remarks. The nickname has emerged in recent political exchanges between the two leaders as Kenya's political landscape takes shape ahead of the 2027 General Election.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
Senator Richard Onyonka has acknowledged cracks in the Linda Mwananchi movement, stating that members hold different political views and are affiliated with different political parties. He said older members are mentoring younger politicians to maintain unity as the group strategises for the 2027 General Election.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has criticized President William Ruto for using his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta as a scapegoat to deflect from his own leadership failures. Gachagua argues that Ruto has proven himself unfit for office and should be removed in the 2027 General Election.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A September 14 court ruling barring retired Presidents from holding political office for more than six months after leaving State House, and a Political Parties Disputes Tribunal decision quashing the appointment of Koitalel Ole Kenta as Secretary General, have dealt the Jubilee Party significant political setbacks ahead of the 2027 general elections.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Jubilee Deputy Party leader Jeremiah Kioni has announced his bid to replace former president Uhuru Kenyatta as Jubilee Party leader through a democratic process. His move follows a High Court ruling that bars former presidents from holding political party offices six months after leaving office, prompting Uhuru to step down.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Machakos County faces a competitive senate race as at least ten aspirants have expressed interest in unseating incumbent Agnes Kavindu Muthama, who won her seat in a 2021 by-election and successfully defended it in 2022 on a Wiper ticket. The challengers include county officials, lawyers, and a businessman, with speculation that former governor Alfred Mutua may enter the race through his Maendeleo Chap Chap party.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Azimio coalition party leader Kalonzo Musyoka said the Council would convene a meeting to decide on Uhuru Kenyatta's role as Council Chair, following a High Court ruling that barred retired presidents from holding political party office for more than six months after leaving State House.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has welcomed a High Court ruling on the transition of retired presidents from formal political leadership, calling it a reaffirmation of Kenya's democratic maturity and the rule of law. The ruling provided clarity on the transition of the Jubilee Party chairmanship and interpreted Section 6 of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act.
15 September 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court ruled on September 14 that retired presidents cannot hold political party office for more than six months after leaving State House, though they may participate in party activities. Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced he will step down from his role as Jubilee Party leader in compliance with the ruling.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's High Court upheld Section 6 of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act, which bars a retired president from holding a leadership position in any political party more than six months after leaving office. The ruling means former President Uhuru Kenyatta must step down as Jubilee Party leader.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has nullified Koitalel Ole Kenta's appointment as Jubilee Party secretary-general after finding he was not a registered member when appointed.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →
Jubilee Party deputy leader Fred Matiang'i and People's Party of Kenya leader Ndindi Nyoro have called for opposition leaders to unite ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying Kenyans want leadership capable of addressing development challenges. Nyoro said opposition leaders need to set aside differences, focus on issues affecting Kenyans rather than individual interests, and that Martha Karua and Peter Munya are part of the team.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →
Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang'i rejected claims that retired President Uhuru Kenyatta is sponsoring the opposition, stating that pressure for political change is driven by ordinary Kenyans and not by any individual or political sponsor. Matiang'i urged President William Ruto to focus on delivering on his promises rather than seeking political scapegoats.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has overturned Moitalel Ole Kenta's appointment as Jubilee Party Secretary General, ruling that he was not a registered party member at the time of his nomination and appointment, contrary to party constitutional requirements. The tribunal declared the entire appointment process invalid and quashed his recognition.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Businessman and EALA MP Suleiman Shahbal has announced his intention to contest for the Mombasa governor seat in 2027, defying President William Ruto's earlier advice to focus on entrepreneurship instead. Shahbal said he is undeterred, telling Ruto that "Mombasa issues are more important than what you suggest."
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Peter Kimari, a former Mathioya MP, has been unanimously elected Murang'a branch Jubilee Party chairperson, replacing Njuguna Mubea who resigned and defected to the People's Party of Kenya.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Jubilee deputy party leader Fred Matiang'i has alleged that the government's move to introduce new police uniforms is a money-making scheme for individuals in power, who use their companies to supply uniforms at inflated prices. He argues Kenya has the capacity to produce uniforms through institutions like the National Youth Service and Kenya Police Service, and that the proposed Ksh2.8 billion procurement could be redirected to other sectors.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has questioned the government's decision to change police uniforms, arguing that public resources should be used more efficiently by tapping into existing state capacity. Matiang'i said his administration used NYS and other public institutions alongside the private sector to produce uniforms while controlling costs, in contrast to the current approach.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kamukunji Member of Parliament Yusuf Hassan has ditched the Jubilee Party to join the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), citing concerns about high cost of living and corruption. He was welcomed to the party by DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua at their Nairobi headquarters.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan has quit the Jubilee Party to join former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party, citing high cost of living, unemployment, and corruption as drivers for the move ahead of the 2027 General Election. Hassan denied personal grievances over Gachagua's impeachment and expressed his presidential ambitions.
25 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has rejected calls to zone elective seats among opposition parties ahead of 2027, saying all seats except the presidency should be contested openly. He argued that competition among allied parties would test their popularity and boost voter turnout.
25 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nakuru Town West MP Samuel Arama has criticised Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua for what he describes as coercion and intimidation, saying he will not abandon his Jubilee Party affiliation where Matiang'i is vying for president and that he enjoys constituent support despite Gachagua's threats.
23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has set May 29, 2027 as the earliest date for formal presidential campaigning ahead of the 2027 General Election, with the campaign period to run until August 7, 2027. The commission has warned that campaigning outside this window—including posters, caravans, and rallies—will be unlawful, despite early political activity already underway across the country.
20 August 2026 · Capital News →
Jubilee Party women leaders have launched "The Kenya We Want" campaign, aiming to mobilize at least seven million women to speak about challenges facing families including cost of living, healthcare, education, insecurity, and political violence, and to demand better governance. The campaign will involve meetings with women in villages, markets, churches, mosques, universities and other community spaces across all constituencies, wards and villages.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →
Jubilee party presidential candidate Fred Matiang'i has pledged to crush goons if he assumes the presidency, saying the country is embarrassingly being led by goons who harass and beat people with reckless abandon.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Gem MP Elisha Odhiambo warned Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna that former President Uhuru Kenyatta and his allies are setting him up for political failure ahead of the 2027 General Election, invoking the historical example of Tom Mboya. Odhiambo, a supporter of President William Ruto, urged Nyanza Region residents to back Ruto for a second term.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has announced his departure from the ruling United Democratic Alliance and joined the People's Party of Kenya, citing UDA's failure to deliver on campaign promises and saying his views on governance no longer align with Kenya Kwanza.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Jubilee Party has denied links to unrest during opposition activities in Naivasha and Nakuru, with its Secretary General attributing the clashes to policing failures rather than party wrongdoing. The denial reflects deepening tensions within the Uhuru-backed opposition as DCP seeks to expand its national presence ahead of the 2027 election.
16 August 2026 · Capital News →
North Imenti MP Rahim Dawood will contest the 2027 General Election as an independent candidate, despite his association with President Ruto and overtures from political parties including the Democracy for Citizens Party. Dawood, who also ran as an independent in 2022, said he had confidence voters would judge him on his performance rather than political affiliation.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Democratic Change Party leader Rigathi Gachagua accused Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and Naivasha MP Samuel Arama of being behind an attack on his convoy in Nakuru on Friday, during which vehicles were pelted with stones and damaged at Kaptembwa. Gachagua vowed to continue visiting the county and pledged to unseat Kihika in 2027.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →